Anyone remember the first pair of these I made almost two and a half years ago? Back then, it was common knowledge that my mom could destroy a pair of store bought slippers in less than a year, and the best I hoped for was to eeck out a full 12 months with a homemade version. Not so! Two and half years, baby! But this christmas, it really was time to lay the first pair to rest, permanently.
Now here's the funny part -- I cut out this fabric a few months after I made the first pair -- you know, in case I needed them much sooner than expected. They sat, unsewn and forgotten, for the better part of that two years in a drawer, which made finding them a few weeks before christmas sort of like a gift themselves.
The key to long lasting footwear is ultra suede. The rest of the slipper disintegrated around that ultra suede sole, it never developed a hole and it washed up looking almost new. Kinda like a Twinkie, I really don't want to know what super powers or high density petrochemicals go into making it, but I'm glad it's on my side.
On the other hand, that great woven linen used on top is from an old pair of my summer pants that I still miss -- wah! -- but couldn't stand up to every day wear. I know, I know, splitting my odds this time around.
So, try and make these last, okay Mom?
3 comments:
They look so cozy!
I ought to attempt some slippers. My only pair was given to me by my great-aunt, who has since passed away, and I want them to last, so I keep going around with cold bare toes.
It is amazing how much longer handmade lasts. (Sometimes longer than you want it to.) Especially now with all the mystery fibers mixed in that are made with wood pulp, nettles, and who knows what. --L
The design looks comfortable....the pattern is unique...
Great idea for a next project....
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